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HelpTest Code LAB9600 Joint Infection (JI) Panel, PCR
Intended Use
Qualitative detection and identification of multiple bacterial and yeast nucleic acids and select antimicrobial resistance genes from synovial fluid obtained from individuals suspected to have a joint infection
| Anaerococcus prevotii/vaginalis |
Streptococcus pyogenes |
Klebsiella pneumoniae complex |
|
Finegoldia magna |
Enterococcus faecium |
Salmonella species |
|
Streptococcus species |
Staphylococcus aureus |
Escherichia coli |
|
Clostridium perfringens |
Staphylococcus lugdunensis |
Morganella morganii |
|
Parvimonas micra |
Bacteroides fragilis |
Serratia marcescens |
|
Streptococcus agalactiae |
Kingella kingae |
Haemophilus influenzae |
|
Cutibacterium avidum/granulosum |
Proteus species |
Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
|
Peptoniphilus species |
Citrobacter species |
Candida species |
|
Streptococcus pneumoniae |
Klebsiella aerogenes |
Candida albicans |
|
Enterococcus faecalis |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
|
|
Peptostreptococcus anaerobius |
Enterobacter cloacae complex |
Methodology
Multiplex Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Synovial Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile Screw-Top Container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Sterile container must not contain additives or anticoagulants
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days
Frozen specimens not accepted. Forward promptly.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday-Sunday
CPT Code
87627